Israeli couscous summer salad

While aimlessly wandering the virtual isles of the internet for summer picnic ideas, I found a list a great list on the New York Times website. 101 ideas.  I onlyContinue reading “Israeli couscous summer salad”

summer eating

Isn’t it amazing how our bodies tell us really important things when we take time to listen.  My body talks to me in my dreams and my gut is quiteContinue reading “summer eating”

the chicken made me do it

To continue yesterday’s story of the chicken that could mend moods… I ate my rotisserie chicken legs over the sink as any single gal would.  Don’t you know?  You don’tContinue reading “the chicken made me do it”

lady lavender’s lovely libation

I raise a glass in honor of the bounty of summer my garden keeps bestowing on me and my 100th follower. I can’t recall which blogger I was reading latelyContinue reading “lady lavender’s lovely libation”

Bean dip in a flash

What do you do when at the last minute you invite a few friends over for cocktails?  No food in the house?  A few random cans of whatever.  Make beanContinue reading “Bean dip in a flash”

Green is Good

Thursdays have turned into girl’s night.  Watch Mad Men, craft, giggle and bitch.  oh, and eat of course.  We each bring a snack to share.  You can usually tell whatContinue reading “Green is Good”

Pass over the scones

One of my favorite things about Passover is the charoset.  and truth be told, my charoset is the only reason I get invited to the Seders I do. 😉  Continue reading “Pass over the scones”

I’ll take Nookie for $100

Last year for my birthday, I gave myself a cooking class as my gift. We all have those things we fear or are too intimidated to tackle. I had heardContinue reading “I’ll take Nookie for $100”

I kept eating and eating…

The community dinners are a thing of wonder and delight.  It’s constantly amazing how when you say potluck, people make awesome stuff they would rarely make any other day.  AndContinue reading “I kept eating and eating…”

a crustless quickie

quickie?! no porn here, unless it’s food porn 😉 Trader Joe’s used to sell these awesome crustless quiches. They made the perfect lunch. I have missed them so. Saturday IContinue reading “a crustless quickie”